Christopher Bell to make first truck start at Iowa

Christopher Bell plans to make his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut Friday night, driving the No. 51 Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports in the American Ethanol 200 at Iowa Speedway in Newton.

“I’m really excited to have Toyota Certified Used Vehicles as a sponsor, and I’m looking forward to making the most of the opportunity to race in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series for KBM, TCUV and Toyota,” Bell said. “Although the vehicles will drive somewhat different, being able to race in the K&N Series last month will help speed up my learning curve for the Truck Series race, and having Jerry (Baxter) come out to crew chief that race gave us a head start on our communication as well.”

The American Ethanol 200 is scheduled to take the green flag shortly after 7:30 p.m. local (8:30 p.m. ET) and will be shown live on FOX Sports 1. Qualifying is scheduled for 4:45 p.m. local Friday.